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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.70, 911.78 and 412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.70, 911.78 and 412.12 is: 568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.70 : 911.78 = 412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.70/911.78 = 412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.70x = 911.78 × 412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.70x = 375,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,762.77/660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.73

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